Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski inspires election candidates and activists in Totnes

Zack’s visit on Saturday 26 April highlighted local issues ahead of the county council election on 1 May

A group of people under a tree, holding south Devon Green Party banners and smiling. — Zack Polanski (centre left) next to Ashburton and Buckfastleigh candidate Pauline Wynter, other candidates and activists

Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski visited Totnes on Saturday 26 April as part of his tour of local Green Party groups across the south west.

Zack met candidates and activists in the town to discuss the upcoming county council elections on 1 May.

He joined Green county councillor Jacqi Hodgson in speaking at a protest against the closure of Rushbrook Youth Centre in Totnes.

Cllr Jacqi Hodgson, Ian Bright director of TRESOC, Cllr Georgina Allen, and Zack Polanski stand near the turbines at Totnes Weir — From left: Cllr Jacqi Hodgson, Ian Bright director of TRESOC, Cllr Georgina Allen, and Zack Polanski

Zack visited the River Dart. He spoke with Ian Bright, founder director of Totnes Renewable Energy Society (TRESOC). TRESOC runs the Totnes Weir Hydro power plant, generating
1,250,000 kWh of clean electricity each year powering local homes and KEVICC.

He heard the concerns of local activists and members about sewage outflows. These are particularly concerning as Friends of the River Dart have successfully applied for Bathing Water status in this area.

Zack Polanski and activists stand on the bank in front of the River Dart holding a large Green Party banner. There are trees on the opposite bank and a cloudy sky. — Zack Polanski (centre left) with Cllr Jacqi Hodgson and activists

It was inspiring meeting Zack Polanski and seeing the way he engages with the issues which affect local people here in South Devon. As members it has made us more committed than ever to working hard in our communities.